The Old Cornmill Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chorley
The Old Cornmill Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Old Corn Mill, 64 South Road, Bretherton, PR26 9AH
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Old Cornmill Cafe among the 757 places in Chorley holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 88% | ← The Old Cornmill Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Cornmill Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Cornmill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feisty Cow Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bank Hall Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cucina Di Fillan Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Croston Acorns Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Velo Cafe At Twin Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about The Old Cornmill Cafe
What is The Old Cornmill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old Cornmill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 24 June 2025.
Is The Old Cornmill Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Cornmill Cafe last inspected?
The Old Cornmill Cafe was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Cornmill Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Cornmill Cafe compare to other places in Chorley?
88% of the 865 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Cornmill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Old Cornmill Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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